Work Capability Assessment: Cancer Treatments

Lord McKenzie of Luton Excerpts

Wednesday 21st March 2012 Lords Chamber

[Lord De Mauley]

My noble friend makes a valid point. Of course she is right: they will be treated as being under treatment.

[Lord McKenzie of Luton]

My Lords, can the Minister give us an update on the success rate of appeals against WCA determinations?

[Lord De Mauley]

Yes, my Lords. The rate of successful appeals remains at about 40 per cent. We recognise the importance of getting decisions right the first time, and we are committed to improving the decision-making process as part of the drive to ensure that the work capability assessment is as fair and effective as possible.